Low-growing trees that won’t grow to be greater than 25 feet high, such as crabapple, dogwood, hawthorn, plum, and arborvitae, can be planted near roadside power lines.

Medium-sized trees, maturing at heights of 30-45 feet, can be planted between 15 and 30 feet from power lines. Such trees include ornamental pear, yellow wood, magnolia, hornbeam and shadblow.

Large-growing trees, reaching heights of more than 45 feet, should be planted at least 30 feet from power lines. Oak, maple, hickory, spruce, and pine are some examples.

Check out our 'Plan Before You Plant' information sheet for more about which types of trees are low to tall-growing.

*Please note that the information on this page and on the Planting a Tree? poster applies to our distribution vegetation management program only (the poles and wires on the roadways next to your house).